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Eyebrow Transplant Review - Manhattan, NY

UPDATED FROM marybt
6 months post

6 month update

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WORTH IT$6,000
Before/After no makeup. I think I'm probably seeing full results by now. I'm really happy although there are some little gaps in the brows...no big deal. They look good without makeup and awesome with the smallest amount of eyebrow pencil.

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Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS

Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Facial Plastic Surgery

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April 14, 2016

Thank you so much for keeping your review updated -- we love long term results, they are so helpful to the community. ☺

April 24, 2016
You're eyebrows look amazing!! I have been reading and re-reading your comments to get me through this whole process. Thank you so much for providing so much information and pictures, it's been so helpful! I am about 26 days post op and am going though the ugly phase of shedding, pink skin and pimples. I do see some short stubble starting to grow in so I'm hoping that's a good sign! I had done questions if you don't mind, you have been my eyebrow transplant inspiration!! Did you hair start regrowing flat to your eyebrow or did you have to train them? Do you have any tips in covering up your pink skin during this phase? Did your skin have a slightly bumpy feel to it? Last question, are you or did you use any growth enhancing serums or vitamins?? If I can look half as good as you at the 6 month mark I'll be happy! Thank you in advance.
April 25, 2016
Thanks, Jen! You're ahead of me at 26 days if you're seeing new hairs growing in already! I have not done anything to "train" my eyebrows. They do lay somewhat flat but not as flat as if they were natural. I guess I"m trying to say they are "flat enough." I really think this is related to your doctor's technique...the hair is going to grow at the angle it exits the skin. As far as the pink skin, all I did was dab some concealer in the area directly next to the eyebrows, and on the eyebrow area itself i used eyebrow powder to match the color of my brows. Yes, my skin had a bumpy feel to it but you couldn't see it through the eyebrow powder. Remember your brows had hundreds of holes punched in them so it's gonna take a while for the skin to flatten back down and heal.That being said, with minor makeup my brows looked good even a few weeks after the surgery. I did not use any enhancing serums or vitamins. From my research, you're basically waiting for the natural growth phase of the hair follicle to run its course. I don't think anything put on them will speed up the regrowth. And once they grow in, they are healthy hairs. I believe nourishing serums would make the hair stronger once it grew in, and things like Latisse extend the growth cycle, but do not speed up the growth cycle. I could be wrong, but the simple answer is no I didn't use anything! Good luck with your brows...I checked your review and am sure you will have a great result. It's just so hard to hurry up and wait. Patience!
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April 25, 2016
I am so excited to came across your journey early on in my research. After 5 months and looking back on everything, is there anything you would do differently or change? Or any suggestions you could offer to someone considering doing this?
April 26, 2016
Hi Janay, I'm so glad my review helped. The only thing I would have done differently is go to my dermatologist when the cystic lumps came up...i was being patient but they were very persistent. It would have been nice to shorten their duration by going to the dermatologist for an antibiotic prescription as soon as they showed up. The only other advice I have is to choose your doctor carefully! I've only seen 2 or 3 doctors on here that I would have confidence in. I was not nervous for my procedure because I was confident in my choice of doctors based on his before/after photos. Good luck!
April 26, 2016
You're brows are beautiful. I'm so happy for you, they look so natural. Sometimes people let them grow too long and it looks strange, I guess they're afraid to trim them and that is understandable but no one wants brows like a Trump comb over. Wish I had your brows.
April 26, 2016
Thank you! If you look up close they are not 100% perfect, but that is an unrealistic expectation! I LOVE my new brows. They really make SUCH a huge difference in my appearance. I realize now even enhancing my former brows with makeup was nowhere near the real thing. I also credit my doctor for drawing a really good shape. I have only very slightly adjusted it by plucking a small amount of hairs from underneath to give an even and nice line.
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5 months post

5 month before/after comparison

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March 9, 2016
for me it's really beautyful and keep following the instructions from your Dr.
March 10, 2016
Thank you!
March 14, 2016
You go girl!!! I love it!
March 19, 2016
How are you liking them? Is there much upkeep?
March 20, 2016
I love them! No there is not much upkeep at all...less than when I had sparse brows and had to fill them in. Now my eyebrows are "always on" and nicely shaped and I only have to pluck strays and once a week or so spend 30 seconds to trim them.
March 28, 2016
Oh that is good to know! I am thinking about having this procedure as well-- I am going in for my consult today!!! I have bad experience with permanent make up and I am tired of throwing money away with it-- Thanks for your review! Keep us posted. :)
March 27, 2016
wondering if you ever had your upper eyes lifted and if so, by whom? Beautiful lid shape! And the brows look great, too.
March 29, 2016
Hi thanks! No I have never had any work on my eyes, but thank you I never have been complimented on my lid shape. :)
March 29, 2016
No, you probably haven't gotten That compliment LOL~ you've just had people say you have great eyes. Sorry to hear that they come naturally (lucky you)! Guess that X's out my next move :(
March 30, 2016
haha
March 30, 2016
Did the cyst ever resolve?
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5 months post

5 month progress pic

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Tomorrow will be 5 months from the date of the eyebrow transplant. I still have a lingering cyst deep under the skin (pink on top) that i need to use concealer on. In this pic I do have concealer on, but no eyebrow makeup at all.

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April 30, 2016
Do you know what the cyst is from? Ingrown implanted hair? Thanks!
May 17, 2016
Hi! I'm really not sure. I'm assuming if it were ingrown hair they'd eventually come to a head as the hair grows longer and longer. Some sort of deep clog though. I can still feel two tiny ones deep down that you can't see at the surface anymore.